The Key to WFH Success? Your Morning Routine If you’re one of the many workers who transitioned to a remote workplace amid the pandemic, you’ve very likely had to adjust your schedule. With the absence of a morning commute, the rhythm of your daily routine has been altered. An article from Employee Benefit News highlights how morning routines hold the key to optimizing […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED August 14, 2022 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
Unlock Your Growth Potential in Just 9.6 Minutes a Day Have you ever heard of the expression, Rome wasn’t built in a day? The adage suggests that greatness takes time. And several behavior experts agree that this theory isn’t only true, but it may also be the key to unlocking your growth potential. According to the author of “Atomic Habits,” James Clear, personal and professional growth […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED July 31, 2022 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
One Step Closer to Zero Waste: A Conversation with OSC’s Packaging Collaborative Director Jake Hebert Plastic-Free July is a campaign initiated by One Step Closer (OSC) to highlight the steps their Packaging and Climate Collaborative is taking this month to raise awareness about climate change. Some of their initiatives include a trash collection challenge in collaboration with Alter Eco to be #1StepClosertoZeroWaste. In addition, they’ve been sharing helpful tips all […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED July 25, 2022 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
Now Hiring? How Companies are Responding to Recession Concerns There have been a lot of conversations about economic uncertainty and the job market, especially in the last six months. Even while data from a recent jobs report is less indicative of an economic slump, recession concerns are validated by rising interest rates and record-high inflation. Many companies are also restructuring their teams. Layoffs, hiring […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED July 17, 2022 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
Job Market Data Offers a Bright Spot Amid Recession Concerns Are we already in the midst of a recession? The job market doesn’t think so. While a recession is defined (by technical terms) by gross domestic product (GDP) shrinking for two consecutive quarters, some experts argue that we’re already in one, especially if August’s GDP data follows the first quarter’s 1.4 percent decline. But even amid recession […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED July 10, 2022 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
The Price of a Dream Job: Would You Take a Pay Cut for the Ultimate Opportunity? Would you take a pay cut for your dream job? It’s a tough question but it may be easier to answer depending on what your role is, says LinkedIn‘s latest Workforce Confidence Index. The survey analyzed 25 careers to see who’s most tempted to leave their current role for one that’s more enjoyable but offers less pay. We wanted […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED July 2, 2022 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
Consumer Brands Respond to Ruling Overturning Roe v. Wade On June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade, affecting countless Americans. In a historic 5-4 vote, Roe v. Wade — the 1973 landmark decision that guaranteed a constitutional right to an abortion — was struck down. While the widespread impact of the decision will reverberate for weeks, months, and years, […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED June 28, 2022 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
How Spring Sisters Makes Work Easier for Ambitious Startups and Established Brands When Sheila Friedland founded boutique outsourcing solutions provider Spring Sisters, she based it on one simple idea: to make work easier. As a project coordinator in her last role, Friedland was familiar with the pains of outsourcing. “There’s a unique set of problems that companies of all sizes face when trying to achieve long-term, sustainable […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED June 14, 2022 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
DEI: Building the New Normal with OSC’s Cynthia Billops Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) sounds simple enough, but its implementation into actionable change is still very much a work in progress. According to Cynthia Billops, Vice President of Operations and Memberships and Belonging at One Step Closer (OSC), there’s a long way to go before we reach the new normal. “What I love about […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED June 6, 2022 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
Is This Hot, New Skill On Your Résumé? Experts Say It Should Be From office closures to flexible work schedules, the pandemic has disrupted the workplace as we knew it. But those who have adapted more readily to their new work environments are being touted by experts as having a ‘source of power.‘ In a recently published article from Business Insider, ‘hybrid competence’ is being dubbed the latest […] CATEGORIES Career Advice PUBLISHED June 5, 2022 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
Foxtrot Awards 6 Female-Founded DTC Brands Shelf Space Convenience store of the future Foxtrot announcing the newest winners of its Up & Comers Small Makers Awards, a program to uncover the best emerging food and beverage brands. Last year’s inaugural winner Omsom, the fast-growing Asian pantry staples brand, has continued to take the CPG space by storm since earning its ‘Hero Winner’ title. “Our Up […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED May 31, 2022 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
CPG Accelerator ‘SKU Elevate’ Announces Second Cohort for Diverse Founders SKU, the nation’s first consumer packaged goods (CPG) accelerator, has selected the second cohort of SKU Elevate for June 2022. The six companies were chosen from more than 250 applications and were selected from brands across the country. This groundbreaking program was created to foster a more inclusive community in the CPG industry. SKU Elevate […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED May 26, 2022 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer